Operation - The Handy THS70HDUTY Instruction Manual

OPERATION

DANGER
The product must only be put into operation if no defects are found. It is crucial that any defective
parts are replaced before the product is used again. Check the safety equipment and the safe
condition of the product. Check all parts to make sure that they fit tightly. Check whether there
are any visible defects: broken parts, cracks, etc.
DANGER
DO NOT EXCEED THE EQUIPMENT MAXIMUM LOAD CAPACITY OF 70LBS (31.7KG) or 26
LITRES.
Before filling the hopper, familiarise yourself with the operation of this Spreader.
1. Inspect your spreader before each use. Make sure the wheels turn easily, and the gearbox
moves when the spreader is pushed. The hopper should be clean and free from cracks.
2. Spreader is designed to spread a range of materials (Fertiliser, Grass Seed and Ice melt).
Materials such as Powder, Manure, Top Soil, Gravel, and Mulch have the wrong physical
characteristics and should not be used with your spreader.
3. Do not use the spreader on windy days when spreading grass seed or herbicides.
4. Determine approximate square footage of the area to be covered and estimate amount of
material required. Please refer to fertilizer manufacturer's recommendation. Break up any lumpy
fertilizer as you fill the hopper.
5. Before filling the hopper, make sure that the flow control lever is in the 0 position and the flow
control plate is closed.
6. Set the adjustable stop with the flow control lever always in the 0 position. Every time you are
ready to stop or turn back, close the flow control plate to stop dispersing the material and
continue one more stride. This reduces waste and avoids damaging the lawn with oversaturated
product coverage.
7. Follow fertiliser manufacturer's recommended coverage rate for each product.
8. To maintain the same coverage when walking at a different speed, adjust the flow rate. Reduce
the flow setting for slower speeds and increase the flow setting for higher speeds.
9. Keep the impeller plate horizontal when operating the spreader. Tilting the spreader will result
in uneven coverage.
10. Make sure the R pin is installed in the hopper before starting the spreader.
11. Always start walking prior to opening the closure plate.
12. Always close the flow control plate before turning or stopping the spreader.
13. If spreading material is accidentally deposited too heavily in a small area, soak the area
thoroughly with a garden hose or sprinkler to prevent burning of the lawn.
14. To insure consistent coverage, make sure each broadcast pattern slightly overlaps the previous
broadcast pattern.
15. When broadcasting spreading material, make sure the broadcast pattern does not hit evergreen
trees, flowers or shrubs.
16. Do not over apply spreading material. Follow the recommended coverage rate for each product.
Over application will lead to lawn damage and contamination.